Tunisia draws 0-0 with Catalonia team in friendly

BARCELONA, Spain — Tunisia held a Catalonia side coached by Johan Cruyff and loaded with Barcelona players to a scoreless draw in a friendly on Friday as it prepares for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.

Catalonia, whose starting lineup included five of Spain's World Cup winners, came closest to breaking through in the 12th minute when Roma striker Bojan Krkic sent his long-range shot against the post.

Cruyff made various substitutions in the second half, but Tunisia's defense warded off Catalonia's numerous scoring chances to earn the draw.

The 2012 African Cup of Nations will be played from Jan. 21 to Feb. 12 in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.